My Favorite Things January Release Countdown Day 3 - Sneak Peeks Continue!

NOTE:  If you're looking for my Seasons Giving post and giveaway, please click HERE!

Hello again!

As promised, I'm back again today with another January Release Countdown project! Today's project features the new Cute Conversation Stamp Set, Cute Conversation Die-Namics and the Love You Circle Frame Die-Namics!  I paired them with the spinning mechanism similar to the one I used in THIS video!  My design is very clean and simple but has that little extra "pizzazz" with the pull tab spinning feature!

The sentiment is from the previously released Sweet Celebrations Stamp Set, the perfect set for any and all valentine or love-themed designs!  And here's a quick video showing you what happens when I pull on the pull tab:

I've listed and linked all of the MFT Products that I used below (although the links to the January release products won't be live until the release!)

Please click on through to the MFT Design Blog to be linked to the other darling projects that my teammates have created using more of today's featured products!  While you're there, be sure and leave a comment for your chance to win a $75 Shopping Spree to the MFT Online Boutique!  All of the January Release products will be available for purchase on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM EST!

Thanks for stopping by today!  I'll be back in a few days with more January Release goodies! Until then, have an awesome weekend!

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My Favorite Things - January Release Countdown Day 5: Let the Fun Begin!

NOTE:  YOU CAN FIND MY SEASONS GIVING POST HERE!

Hello crafty friends!

Can you believe that it's time for the January Release sneak peeks to begin?!!  I'm so excited to share my first project for today's countdown post!  It features the new Pizza My Heart Stamp Set and the Pizza Maker Die-Namics!  I mean, come ON!  Who doesn't love pizza?!

Okay, for me, the best part about this new Pizza My Heart Stamp Set AND the Pizza Maker Die-Namics is that there are NO CALORIES involved in the creation of this card! Who wouldn't love to get a pizza and not gain an ounce?!  I know I would!  I've listed and linked all of the MFT Products that I used below (although the January product links won't be live until the release!)

Please click on through to the MFT Design Blog to be linked to the other outstanding (and calorie free) projects that my teammates have created with today's featured January release products!  And while you're there, be sure and leave a comment for your chance to win a $75 Shopping Spree to the MFT Online Boutique! You can't win if you don't comment!  All of the January Release products will be available for purchase on Tuesday, January 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM EST!

That'll do it for me today, friends!  I'll be back again tomorrow with another project featuring more of the January Release products (and this one just might include calories - just sayin'!)  Thanks so much for stopping by - I sure do appreciate it!

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My Favorite Things - The December Release is Live: MFT & Friends!

Hello again!

The time has finally arrived!  All of the December Release products are available for purchase NOW!  But before you go shopping, I have another project to share with you!  It features the new Bear Hug Bunch Stamp Set and coordinating dies!  I paired it with the previously released Starry Circle Die-Namics to create a lonely night scene!

I used the sentiment from the Bear Hug Bunch to ground the moose, and added some hearts and a moon.  I've listed and linked all of the MFT Products that I used below, for your convenience.

Please click on through to the MFT Design Blog to be linked to the other adorable projects that the design team and some of our friends have created for you!  And be sure to leave some love along the way as you visit blogs for your chance to win one of TWO $100 Gift Vouchers to the MFT Online Boutique!  It's a random draw, so you have nothing to lose!  All of the December Release products are available for purchase now, and can be found by clicking on the graphic below!

And that'll do it for me today, friends! Thanks so much for stopping by!  I'll be back soon with more crafty stuff to share!  Until then, have an awesome day!

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My Favorite Things - You Spin Me 'Round Interactive Card & Process Video!

Hello friends!

I'm popping in quickly today to share another interactive card and process video with you!  Ever since MFT released the Turntable Die-Namics, I've been determined to figure out a pull tab mechanism to make the record spin 360 degrees!  And I'm thrilled to little bits to tell you that I did it and can't wait to share it with you all! Here's a quick still shot of my project!

And here's a quick action shot!

Please click on the graphic below to see my complete process video!  I've listed and linked all of the MFT products that I used below (and in the video description box on the MFT YouTube Channel)!  Please let me know if you have any questions about what I did!  I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed creating!

Hope my US friends had a very blessed Thanksgiving holiday! Thanks so much for stopping by today - I sure am grateful for you all and the time that you spend here on my blog!  I'll be back very soon with more crafty goodness!!

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My Favorite Things - Wednesday Sketch 450!

Well hello again!

This is my second post for today! I'm popping back in with a project that was inspired by this week's Wednesday Sketch Challenge!  It's a fun one, and I had a great time with it!  Here's this week's sketch:

And here's my answer to the sketch:

I pulled out the Squirrel! Stamp Set to create today's project!  Honestly, this set just cracks me up!  And it's super fun to create with!  I've listed and linked all of the MFT Products that I used below.

Please click on through to the MFT Design Blog to be linked to the other fabulous projects inspired by this week's Sketch Challenge! And while you're there, why not link up your own take on this week's sketch for a chance to win a $50 Gift Voucher to the MFT Online Boutique! It's a random draw, but you have to play along to win!

That's it for me today, friends!  I'll be back again tomorrow with a project inspired by this month's Birthday Project!  I sure would love it if you'd come back to check it out!  Thanks for stopping by today - I hope the rest of your day is blessed!

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My Favorite Things - August Release Countdown Day 3

Well hello again!

We are already half way through the August Release Countdown and back today with even more fun new products!  Today's product features the new Squirrel! Stamp Set and coordinating dies.  Honestly, this stamp sets was made for me in so many ways . . . so many bad ways!  LOL  The title alone describes my life these days.  So I had to use it for today's post!

The Squirrel! Stamp Set includes so many adorable little squirrel images with some darling companion images to make this a really well-rounded stamp set.  I created a little offset scene using some previously released products.  I've listed and linked all of the MFT Products that I used below.

Please click on through to the MFT Design Blog to be linked to the other fabulous projects that my teammates have created for you all!  While you're there, be sure and leave some love along the way for your chance to win a $75 Gift Voucher to the MFT Online Boutique!  All of the August release products will be available for purchase on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 10:00 AM EDT!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'll be back again tomorrow with another release project that I hope you'll come by to check out!  Have an awesome day!

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My Favorite Things - MFT & Friends July Release!

Hello again!

The day has finally arrived that all of the July Release products are available for purchase!!  And we saved the best for last!! The My Favorite Things Creative Team, as well as a few of our friends, are joining in to share one last project with you all to show you how fun and creative this release is!

I used the Mermaid for Each Other Stamp Set once again, and this time I made an interactive card!  I used the launcher mechanism to draw the mermaid closer to the right when I pull the pull tab, and launch a crab from the water into the air!

And here's a quick action shot!

Fun, right?!!  I plan to film a full process video showing you how I created this project, so please stay tuned - it'll "launch" some time later this month!  But I've listed and linked all of the MFT Products that I used below!  All of the July Release products are available for purchase now, and you can find all of them by clicking on the graphic below!

But before you go shopping, please click on through to the MFT Design Blog to be linked to the other fabulous projects that my teammates and a few of our friends have created for your inspiration! While you're there, be sure to leave some love along the way to be eligible for one of TWO $100 Gift Vouchers to the MFT Online Boutique!  It's a random draw, but you can't win if you don't comment! 

That's it for me today, friends!  I'm still working on another video project for you, so I'll be in my craft room if you need me!  I'll be back very soon with more crafty goodness, so I hope you'll come by again to check it out!  Have an awesome day!

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My Favorite Things - July Release Countdown Day 1!

Hello again!

Oh my gosh - we are sooo close to the release!  I can hardly wait!  I'm back today with another fun project featuring the new Mermaid for Each Other Stamp Set and coordinating dies.  The images in this set are too stinkin' cute for words!

I kept this pretty simple.  I stamped and colored the images from the Mermaid for Each Other Stamp Set, and die cut them with the coordinating Mermaid for Each Other Die-Namics.  The sentiment was stamped onto some Limelight card stock with Sweet Tooth Pigment Ink, and heat embossed with white embossing powder.  I masked off the outside of the image panel, blended some Summer Splash Dye Ink over the Cascading Scallop Stencil, and then embossed the circle die into the image panel.  I've listed and linked all of the MFT Products that I used below (although the links to the July products won't be live until the release date.)

Please click on through to the MFT Design Blog to be linked to the other outstanding projects that my teammates have created for your inspiration!  While you're there, why not leave a little love along the way for your chance to win a $75 Gift Voucher to the MFT Online Boutique!  It's a random draw, but you can't win, if you don't comment!  All of the July Release products will be available for purchase on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM EDT.

That's it for me today, friends!  I'll be hunkered down in my craft room filming and editing an upcoming video for you!  But I'll be back again tomorrow with one more project for the July Release!  I hope you'll come back again to check it out!  Have an awesome day!

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My Favorite Things - March Release Countdown Day 3!

Hello friends!

I'm back again today with another March Release countdown project!  Today's project features the new Purrfect Friends Stamp Set and coordinating dies.  And I made a super fun interactive card!  Here's what it looks like before you pull the tab:

And here's what it looks like when you pull the tab:

I told you it was fun!!  I've listed and linked all of the MFT products that I used below (although the links to the new release products won't be live until the release.)

Please click on through to the MFT Design Blog to be linked to the other design team projects for today's countdown.  While you're there, be sure and leave some love along the way for your chance to win a $75 Gift Voucher to the MFT Online Boutique!  All of the March Release products will be available for purchase on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM EDT!

I'll be back again tomorrow with another countdown project!  Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you'll come back again real soon!

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My Favorite Things–February 2019 Release Countdown Day 2!

Hello again, my friends!!

I’m back again today to share another project featuring two of the new February Release Products that are soooo stinkin’ cute that I just can’t even imagine that you won’t love them as much as I do!  The new For the Record Stamp Set and the Turntable Die-Namics are really fun and easy to assemble!

I die cut the parts of the Turntable Die-Namics from Black Licorice, Poppy, Smooth White, and Brushed Silver Card Stock.  I stamped the sentiment from the For the Record Stamp Set, and then assembled the turntable – easy peasy!  I love the clean and simple look of this card, yet it still has a ton of interest!  And the sentiments in the For the Record Stamp Set are perfectly sweet and punny, and great for men or women, young or old!  I’ve listed and linked all of the products that I used on this project below.


Please click on through to the MFT Design Blog to be linked to the other fabulous projects that my teammates have created for your inspiration!  While you’re there, please leave some love along the way for another chance to win a $75 Gift Voucher to the MFT Online Boutique.  One lucky winner will be picked for every single day of the Release Countdown!  All of the February 2019 Release Products will be available for purchase on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM EST!




That’s it for me today, my friends!!  I’ll be spending most of today in my craft room trying to get a few more deadlines caught up and doing lots of laundry!  I’ll have another release project for you tomorrow, so I hope you’ll come back to check it out!  Thanks for dropping by today – I hope you have an awesome day!



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My Favorite Things/MISTI Product Swap!

Hello again!!

We are teaming up today with the sweet folks from My Sweet Petunia – the brilliant minds behind the MISTI products - to do a fun product swap!!  I’ve mentioned time and time again how much I love my MISTI and the accessories that make stamping absolutely fool proof!  So I’m super excited to share a project that I created using some of the new January Release products with the awesome MISTI products!

So, I used the MISTI to do what I’m calling a variation of the “camouflage” technique!!  I placed three panels of card stock – Smooth White, Razzle Berry, and Black Licorice – into my Original MISTI and stamped them with the sentiment from the new Sweet Nothings Stamp Set.  It’s important to stamp the sentiment in exactly the same place each time in order for the next step to work out perfectly.  And that’s only possible with the MISTI. I die cut the white panel using the largest of the elongated hexagon dies from the Blueprints 33 Die-Namics.  I die cut the Razzle Berry panel using the “Free with $60 Purchase” Straight From the Heart Die-Namics (just the heart die), and then die cut the arrow included in the Straight From the Heart Die-Namics from the Black Licorice panel, making sure to align all three elements with the sentiment.  Once that was done it made it perfectly easy to align the heart and the arrow with the stamped sentiment on the main panel.  Here’s a pic of what the panels looked like after stamping and die cutting them.

My other favorite way to use my MISTI is to use the inside left and upper edge of MISTI tool to align patterned paper onto my card base perfectly.  Have you ever tried to place patterned paper on top of a card base and have it end up being wonky because you just eyeballed it wrong?  Well, the MISTI makes sure that that never happens again.  Here are two pictures showing exactly what I did.

I promise you the MISTI will save you a lot of grief!!  I can’t imagine my stamping life without it.  I’ve listed and linked all of the products that I used below.

You can find the links to some other fabulous projects using the MISTI and the MFT January Release by clicking on through to the MFT Design Blog. While you’re there, be sure and read through carefully for information about how you can win some prizes from both MFT and My Sweet Petunia!!  I promise you won’t regret it!

That’s it for me today, friends!!  I’ll be back very soon with more crafty stuff, so I hope you’ll drop by again!  Have an awesome day!

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My Favorite Things–Wednesday Sketch Challenge #420!!

Hello kids!!

I’m back today to share a project that was inspired by this week’s Wednesday Sketch Challenge!  You all know how much I love a sketch challenge because whenever my mojo is missing, they help spark it back up!  Here’s this week’s sketch:

And here’s my interpretation of the sketch:

Okay, so I finally had a chance to play with the Heart Tree Die-Namics.  It’s a super fun die that is really easy to make into clean and simple designs, but would also work great with more detailed designs!  And it provided me another fun opportunity to do my favorite alcohol ink smearing technique that I swiped from Laurie Willison!  LOL  I paired the Heart Tree Die-Namics with the Sweet Celebrations Stamp Set, which fit perfectly in between those two lines of glitter.  I’ve listed and linked all of the products that I used below.

Please click on through to the MFT Challenge Blog to be linked to the other fabulous designs that were inspired by this week’s sketch challenge!  While you’re there, why not link up your own take on this week’s sketch for a random chance to win a $50 Gift Voucher to the MFT Online Boutique!

That’s it for me today, friends!!  We’re enjoying some awesome beach time with friends this week, but I’ll be back very soon with more crafty goodness!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!! Have a good one!

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My Favorite Things–Love Is In the Air: Kids & Teachers!

Hello my loves!

I told you that I was working on some fun stuff behind the scenes, and today I’m thrilled to be here to help kick off the “Love Is In the Air” series of inspiration posts being shared over at the MFT Design Blog for the next three days!! My projects feature many of this month’s new release products, and focus on Valentine treats for kids and teachers!

Fun, right?!! I had a blast creating the treat toppers using the new Rainbows & Unicorns Stamp Set and coordinating dies, and the Cutieasaurus Stamp Set and coordinating dies.  And the tag for the teacher gift was created using the new Treat Tag Die-Namics and the new Sweet Stack 6 x 6 Paper Pack!  I’ve listed and linked all of the products that I used below.

I also made a video showing you how I made these projects, and you can find the link to the MFT YouTube Channel, as well as links to the other amazing projects for today’s Kids & Teachers feature, by clicking on through to the MFT Design Blog! And while you’re there, be sure and leave some love along the way for your chance to win a $25 Gift Voucher to the MFT Online Boutique!  There will be a random winner chosen for each day of the Love Is In the Air series!

That’ll do it for me today, friends!!  Thanks so much for stopping by today – you all are the highlight of my day!  I’ll be back soon with more crafty stuff, so until then, have a great day!!

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